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I know the Filter Queen Vacuum came with a hair dryer attachment at one time, that was an actual bonnet that went over the head that was set in rollers. Never heard of anyone actually using it tho. I think it was a premium that the FQ salesman gave when selling the vacuum. Like give me the names...

Found an odd and funny vacuum cleaner episode of the early 1960s sitcom "Pete and Gladys" with Harry Morgan. Its on Youtube, under "Pete and Gladys with Richard Deacon" there are 3 segments to the episode. The person who posted it is "DentelTV1" Watch all 3 segments, its really funny. Its about...

Ben, i have owned practically every Kirby before and after the Omega, including the Omega, and i think the Omega was the last of the Kirby's to have a METAL nozzle end on the swivel tube, but as far as i can remember, they all came apart from the surface nozzle wheather, plastic or metal. I...

A couple other points while im thinking of it. IF you didnt already know this. About dumping the bin (bucket). DONT just turn it over into the trash can. It will cause a terrible dust storm. After removing the hose, and PN cord, and unclamping and taking the motor off,(set the motor aside)...

As far as when to change which filters. NEVER re-use the Filter Cone or try to tap the dust off and re-use. ALWAYS put a new, fresh cone in place, each time you dump the bin. You will be supprised at how fast and how full that bin will get. This is because the Filter Queen does NOT let ANY...

Will be glad to help you. Ive owned and used a FQ for many many yrs, and first used one in the early 1970s, so have losts of yrs of experience with them! The Filter Queen is reguarded by many Vac Experts as one of the very best machines you can own. Not only are they one of the best filtering...

When my mother enrolled me in first grade,(1972-73 school year, Lawrence Lawson Grade School in Sparta Wisconsin) she told the teacher (who was a very sweet lady) that i liked Vacuums, so the first day of the school the teacher told me it would be MY job to vacuum the Library carpet! (i was...

Yes, we will need a picture, and keep in mind that any machine of this vintage, (1962) is worth whatever someone wants or is willing to pay for it at the time. Keep in mind too that in order to get BIG money(like 500 dollars or more) for a vintage vacuum, the machine needs to be in A1 brand new...

Wow,,that is awsome, please take VERY good care of that ol Kenmore,,they DONT and never will make em like that anymore. These Kenmore Powermate vacs were/are VERY powerful,,and many collectors consider this style of PN to be one of the very best, even by today's standards. The thin wheels make...

There is a Barbara Streisand song/movie where she is pushing around a Red Kirby Classic 3. I remember the Kirby isnt plugged in, and there isnt even a cord attached,but she pushes it around while she is singing. Not exactly sure, but i think this movie/song is the one with Ryan O'Neal called...

Also on The Price is Right of the same era, they have given away a Central Vac system called Wal-Vac. It looks like the whole system is in the wall,,motor unit, inlet, and all. How strange. Has anyone heard of this? Must have had an extremely long hose with only ONE inlet for the whole house...

lately Ive been watching several episodes of The Price is Right game show,on Youtube, dating from the mid to late 1970s. In several of the "Showcase" part of the show, at the end, they have given so many yards of such and such carpet, and a brand new Filter Queen Cleaning System to go with it...

If the Owners Manual is present, read it thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the Kirby and all of its parts,and components, thats always a good first step! As VacMan1961 said, the Kirby will not operate, unless the front head, hose or other attachment is attached correctly. After swinging...

Meant to say using the Kirby Carpet Shampoo System, OR the 3 brush Electrolux Carpet Pro machine.

Id say the Rinse N Vac MBU2 as it has a PN agitator brush. The Rinse N VacRV85 is an older design,( i remember using them in the 1970s) but thats a good thing,,its also very reliable. And evidently works VERY well because they have been making it for so long. I would also recommend, before...

Raycarter, thank you! I will have to keep a eye out for that GGs episode,,i know the exact one you are talking about,,dont know how i could have missed that Dial a Matic! And, Im glad to know about the old vac in the AITF episode. Thank you! Jeff, didnt see that, will have to watch out for it!

Ill be darned,,did not know that,,and also did not know about why she wore the pearls,,thanks for sharing that, good to know! Other vacuum sightings - There is an episode of "The Partridge Family" where Shirley Jones is using a Regina Brush and Beat upright. If i remember correctly, she is...

You are welcome! Your PN looks good, except the brush bristles are a little worn,,not much tho,,still has alot of life left in it. The PN 5, like yours, is one of the best, in my opinion. Dont be affraid to spray the brush down with Windex, and wipe thoroughly with a towel,,you will be supprised...

If you can hear the motor run and inspect the machine in person before buying, start the machine, and be sure to listen for any groaning, whining or strange noises in both the start up, and especially the wind down. Open the bag door, and test the Automatic Control buy turning on the machine...

Thats cool, i will have to keep an eye out for that Bewitched episode! There are at least a couple episodes of Leave it to Bever where June Cleaver is vacuuming, wearing her proverbial pearls and formal dress. I know there is a chrome GE Swiveltop used a few times, and a Compact used a few...